first, my energy independence policy means more than three million new jobs. many of them in manufacturing. my tax reform plan to lower rates for the middle class and for small business creates seven million more. and expanding trade, cracking down on china, and improving job training takes us to over 12 million new jobs. i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message. >>> the annual columbus day celebration outside union station took on added significance today. this is the 100th anniversary of the statue honoring christopher columbus. the crowded and often confusing traffic circle named after columbus is finally getting a makeover. as tom sherwood shows us now, some people also want changes for the historic statue. >> reporter: from patriotic songs to grand processions, the annual columbus day celebration drew a crowd to columbus circle to celebrate history. >> columbus, as an explorer, made a spectacular difference in the history of the world. you can't imagine how extraordinary it was to have somebody say, i'm going to head out into that unknown ocean -- >> r